[.ca] Higher Than the Eagle Soars: A Path to Everest (ISBN 0091795613)

Everest - the Venables Way - and so much more.:
The positive reviews on the UK dustjacket about a previous book (see them on Amazon.co.uk) indicate his stature as a writer. Although a slow reader, I have read this fine new book of 352 pages in under two days: at every opportunity - constantly delighted with the clarity and enthusiasm of his writing. Venables presents a range of activities, not just climbing; his life and the book are all the richer. Climbers, armchair and outdoor, as well as non-climbers, should find much of interest. His modesty is welcome; mistakes and doubts increase adventure - and suspense. The many successes are not inevitable. His playground widens rapidly from England to the Alps, then Asia and South America. Everest starts at page 274, with a detailed and lively narrative, good to read even when you already know his 1989 expedition book.